My name is Pheng Heng and I am in the progress of completing my sophomore year at the University of Rhode Island this semester. I am looking to major in physical education and a minor I am not certain of yet. I am looking forward to physical education for the simple fact that I feel comfortable working with children and involving physical activities or just learning and teaching about the body and how it works is interesting to me. To get a better understanding of what I might deal with in the future, I had already worked two jobs that taught me to look from two different perspectives. My first job I had worked as a student volunteer for the JumpStart program. My role in the program was a teachers aid and a mentor to a child around the ages of 3 to 5 heading to kindergarten. My duties were to help a child one on one, learning the basic fundamentals of speech, teamwork, and reading and writing.
I worked with West Bay Residential Services, Inc., where I worked with individuals with mental and physical disabilities. Working with individuals whose age ranges anywhere from 20-70 years old, the job required full assistance with pretty much everything. Being organized, keeping focus and on schedule was very important. The job was tough but I knew I was doing something to help the community because people often overlook how tough it is for individuals with mental and physical disabilities to live their lives. It was my job to make their lives a bit easier by trying to make everyday things we take for granted a goal they can reach.
Member Profile: Pheng Heng
Introduction
My name is Pheng Heng and I am in the progress of completing my sophomore year at the University of Rhode Island this semester. I am looking to major in physical education and a minor I am not certain of yet. I am looking forward to physical education for the simple fact that I feel comfortable working with children and involving physical activities or just learning and teaching about the body and how it works is interesting to me. To get a better understanding of what I might deal with in the future, I had already worked two jobs that taught me to look from two different perspectives. My first job I had worked as a student volunteer for the JumpStart program. My role in the program was a teachers aid and a mentor to a child around the ages of 3 to 5 heading to kindergarten. My duties were to help a child one on one, learning the basic fundamentals of speech, teamwork, and reading and writing.I worked with West Bay Residential Services, Inc., where I worked with individuals with mental and physical disabilities. Working with individuals whose age ranges anywhere from 20-70 years old, the job required full assistance with pretty much everything. Being organized, keeping focus and on schedule was very important. The job was tough but I knew I was doing something to help the community because people often overlook how tough it is for individuals with mental and physical disabilities to live their lives. It was my job to make their lives a bit easier by trying to make everyday things we take for granted a goal they can reach.
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